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Investment in European Retail Property Increases by 34%
- 28 Jul 2011
Investment into retail property in Europe during the second quarter of this year increased by 34% compared to last year, totalling €4.9 billion, according to figures from Jones Lang LaSalle
Investment into retail property in Europe during the second quarter of this year increased by 34% compared to last year, totalling €4.9 billion, according to figures from Jones Lang LaSalle
Canadian Property Market Set for a Period of Stability
- 27 Jul 2011
The property market in Canada has been relatively volatile over the past few years, but now it looks as if it is settling into a more stable period of activity.
The property market in Canada has been relatively volatile over the past few years, but now it looks as if it is settling into a more stable period of activity.
Active Miami Housing Market Shows Price Rises
- 27 Jul 2011
The housing market in Miami is showing the greatest level of activity for five years, and prices of non-distressed property are beginning to increase, according to a new report from Douglas Elliman.
The housing market in Miami is showing the greatest level of activity for five years, and prices of non-distressed property are beginning to increase, according to a new report from Douglas Elliman.
Indonesian Boom Hampered by Restrictions on Foreign Ownership
- 27 Jul 2011
Although property prices are increasing in Indonesia, there are still several things which are hampering real growth within the market. One of the most important factors is the restriction on foreign property ownership.
Although property prices are increasing in Indonesia, there are still several things which are hampering real growth within the market. One of the most important factors is the restriction on foreign property ownership.
House Prices in Hanoi Slump
- 26 Jul 2011
Residential property prices in Hanoi are dropping, and it is rapidly becoming a buyers’ market, especially for those looking to purchase new property as they are increasingly being offered incentives
Residential property prices in Hanoi are dropping, and it is rapidly becoming a buyers’ market, especially for those looking to purchase new property as they are increasingly being offered incentives
Latest June Figures Show Increase in US Foreclosures
- 26 Jul 2011
According to figures from RealtyTrac, there was a 4% increase in foreclosure filings, bank repossessions and auction sale notices compared to May
According to figures from RealtyTrac, there was a 4% increase in foreclosure filings, bank repossessions and auction sale notices compared to May
Concerns That Brazilian Economy May Have Peaked
- 25 Jul 2011
Last year the Brazilian economy grew by 7.5%, compared with just 2.8% in the US, and it has been expanding on average around 5% a year. This has led some investors and economists to say the economy may have peaked
Last year the Brazilian economy grew by 7.5%, compared with just 2.8% in the US, and it has been expanding on average around 5% a year. This has led some investors and economists to say the economy may have peaked
International Investors Fuel Miami Condo Boom
- 25 Jul 2011
Whereas in the past many of the Miami condos were bought by US consumers, using 90% for 100% mortgages, most of today's buyers are foreign and are purchasing with cash
Whereas in the past many of the Miami condos were bought by US consumers, using 90% for 100% mortgages, most of today's buyers are foreign and are purchasing with cash
South Africa Investors Concerned by Proposed Rate Increases
- 25 Jul 2011
The recent announcement of a Municipal Property Rates Bill is causing concern amongst investors who are being urged to object
The recent announcement of a Municipal Property Rates Bill is causing concern amongst investors who are being urged to object
IMF Warning about Swedish Housing Market
- 22 Jul 2011
The IMF is very upbeat about the Swedish economy, but is not quite as happy about the property market in the country, and has advised that prices may decline
The IMF is very upbeat about the Swedish economy, but is not quite as happy about the property market in the country, and has advised that prices may decline
